Eleanor the Great

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Eleanor the Great

PG-13

2025

1h 38m

Drama

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In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

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Critics Consensus

Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut may have the pitfalls of an unsteady visionary, but this ultimately uneven caper is greatly amplified by June Squibb's exquisite performance.

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A resonant story that bridges generational gaps, Eleanor the Great is the kind of film that will make you laugh, cry, and hug everyone you love.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

Dec 31

It makes this tonal shift that would be tricky for a veteran filmmaker, and Scarlett Johansson, as great an actress as she is, was not ready for this.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Dec 15

“Great” would be overstating it: let’s call it Eleanor the Adequate. The directorial debut from Scarlett Johansson is hamstrung by timidity, lack of vision and a crippling need to be liked. It’s a wasted opportunity.

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Helen O'Hara

Empire Magazine

Dec 12

3/5

The plot is predictable and the look unmemorable, but Johansson has nevertheless crafted a pleasingly old-fashioned character piece with just enough bite to balance its emotion.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Jan 1

4/5

Scarlett Johansson’s feature debut as a director is a cleverly crafted crowd-pleaser.

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Manuel Betancourt

FilmWeek (LAist)

Dec 31

June Squibb is doing fantastic work, but for the most part I was baffled by the very concept of the movie.

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Susan Granger

SSG Syndicate

Dec 27

7/10

95 year-old June Squibb stars in Scarlett Johansson's feature film directing debut - perhaps more experienced director might have pointed out the script's all-too-convenient. contrived 'coincidences' that tend to compromise believability

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Jan 3

Very sweet movie about unconventional friendships.

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Dec 12

Sweet and touching from being to end.

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Oct 23

some stories are worth telling

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Oct 19

Great movie. Poignant story. Terrific acting. Wonderful directing

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Oct 19

Excellent movie! Great cast who all gave wonderful performances. The story/plot was engaging and ultimately satisfying. I highly recommend this movie.

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Oct 17

Elenor reinforces the power of story in our lives. How often does a story cling to us and become part of our world view?The capacity of humans for empathy is remarkably evident in this beautiful movie.

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Synopsis

In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

Director: Scarlett Johansson
Producer: Jessamine Burgum, Kara Durrett, Keenan Flynn, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Lia, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler
Screenwriter: Tory Kamen
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: These Pictures, Pinky Promise, Maven Screen Media
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Suggestive References|Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.6M
Runtime: 1h 38m

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